Has the Javad LS at the core. It also has a LIVE link, to a small laptop computer, which is carried in a backpack. It is not a real big one. Maybe a 10" diagonal screen. Then, it has Carlson Survey on it. So, we can do ALL our cogo etc as we work with the LS. We can enter deeds, linework etc on the laptop. And, after setting it all up, the linework is accessible on the LS and the coords are accessible on the Laptop. There is a live link between them. The projection and scale factors all have to be set right. This way, we can be in the deep woods, waiting of a nice long redundant shot, and be studying the job. What we WANT is one tool, (the live link make the LS and Carlson on the laptop into one tool) that we can use to carry the job from deeds, to final coords, and linework, before going to the drafting computer. And, we can take the laptop to McDonalds, for lunch, calc things, and stake the search locations.
Can anybody tell me, does the LS do "Stake to Line"?
Sign me "Champing at the bit"
Nate
Is it coming someday, that we would do all our work in Lat Lon? No more projections. Is that possible?
Making the world better, one coordinate at a time!
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Nate The Surveyor, post: 341793, member: 291 wrote: Is it coming someday, that we would do all our work in Lat Lon? No more projections. Is that possible?
Making the world better, one coordinate at a time!
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Yes, in 2022.
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Yes you can stake to a line. You can stake a line that you draw or between two points or a line that was imported in a DWG. It will give you station and offset.
Can you import a poly line, and then rotate, and translate that polyline, to do a "Best fit" to continue searching for more corners?
Can you select to simply stake the nodes of the polyline?
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You can do a localization for that cad file (imported on a separate page with an unknown coordinate system).
Yes you can stake just the end points of that polyline.
You can translate and rotate design points as you would typically do with other brands of data collectors.
Nate, hopefully, Shawn Billings can jump in on this thread, answer your questions. Shawn is very proficient in all things Javad.
-BbB B-)
Does the screen on the LS detach? When I'm locating flags or doing recon in thick stuff I wouldn't want to worry about having all that fragile stuff up there.
Nate The Surveyor, post: 341792, member: 291 wrote: Has the Javad LS at the core. It also has a LIVE link, to a small laptop computer, which is carried in a backpack. It is not a real big one. Maybe a 10" diagonal screen. Then, it has Carlson Survey on it. So, we can do ALL our cogo etc as we work with the LS. We can enter deeds, linework etc on the laptop. And, after setting it all up, the linework is accessible on the LS and the coords are accessible on the Laptop. There is a live link between them. The projection and scale factors all have to be set right. This way, we can be in the deep woods, waiting of a nice long redundant shot, and be studying the job. What we WANT is one tool, (the live link make the LS and Carlson on the laptop into one tool) that we can use to carry the job from deeds, to final coords, and linework, before going to the drafting computer. And, we can take the laptop to McDonalds, for lunch, calc things, and stake the search locations.
Can anybody tell me, does the LS do "Stake to Line"?
Sign me "Champing at the bit"
Nate
I think it was called "TSUNAMI" by Carlson. They were just before their time. Jp
Shawn Billings won't be able to respond for another week or so. If you message him I am sure he will respond when he gets back.
In the meantime I will do my best to answer any questions anyone may have.
The Triumph LS does not have a detachable screen. It is very portable with the monopod collapsed.
Nate The Surveyor, post: 341792, member: 291 wrote: It also has a LIVE link, to a small laptop computer, which is carried in a backpack. It is not a real big one. Maybe a 10" diagonal screen. Then, it has Carlson Survey on it. So, we can do ALL our cogo etc as we work with the LS.
J-Field does allow connections to cloud drives (Dropbox and Google Drive). This makes it very simple to transfer coordinate files and dwg files between your LS and computers when they have internet connections. Also J-Field does have an extensive library of CoGo functions as well as the ability to do basic CAD work on the map screen. The CAD functions are still a work in progress but when finished should mostly eliminate the need for a laptop in the field for many task.
Nate The Surveyor, post: 341796, member: 291 wrote: Can you import a poly line, and then rotate, and translate that polyline, to do a "Best fit" to continue searching for more corners?
Can you select to simply stake the nodes of the polyline?
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Yes you can do all these things. Lines and polylines are all defined by their vertices which are points in J-Fields. If you rotate or translate a point that a line is drawn to the line will move with it. It is very convenient to be able to import a plotted deed as a polyline right out of your dwg file and then use Move and Rotate CoGo functions to move it around as you find monuments in the field.
gschrock, post: 341813, member: 556 wrote: Congrats on getting your new gear... you've been wishing out loud for quite while but made the plunge and am sure you will make that a high-productivity engine. New gear means you get to take advantage of a lot of development.
we have not pulled the trigger quite yet. but, its looks inevitable.
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matt8200, post: 341926, member: 6878 wrote: J-Field does allow connections to cloud drives (Dropbox and Google Drive). This makes it very simple to transfer coordinate files and dwg files between your LS and computers when they have internet connections.
How do I export a txt file to Google drive from the
LS? This would be an awesome way to get points from my field help while they are still in the field.
Matt8200, can I put a txt file in Google drive and import into the LS as well?
Adam, post: 341946, member: 8900 wrote: Matt8200, can I put a txt file in Google drive and import into the LS as well?
Yes you can do this.
Back to my dream machine, I would like to see us ABLE to change settings on our BASE radio, from the ROVER. Even if it is 1 watt transmission, toward base. I think it could be set to work with a short, high wattage blast. Click RADIO button on rover. Then, make settings changes, on the pop up screen. Such as change channels, or POWER LEVELS. Then, when ready, point the directional antenna at the base, and press send. It sends a packet to the base. The packet contains all the desired changes. BASE then sends a response, with the directions, so that the ROVER also changes channels. Then, they both change channels, and the base changes power. Then all is running on another channel, and power level. And, we are back in business. IF you don't like the change, then you can wait and in one minute, it all goes back where it was. If you like it, then press KEEP, and it sends another packet to base, saying STAY. Now you are good.
Especially the ability to change power levels. I like running on LOW POWER. And, I like my base to be close to my project. But, occasionally, I want to shoot a few long range shots, then come back, and keep on, running, at low power.
It's something we would use.
My nice new shiny Javad should come Next Friday. Batteries should be charged. All com settings set. Soft music playing on the onboard Sat Radio.....
🙂
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Good idea, I second it. I work usually within a mile of the base. Wasted time to go all the way back to the base to power up to go further out.
